Stokesia Riptide

Stokesia laevis 'Riptide' PP36168 CPBRAF………"TOTALLY STOKED™ Series

Common Name: Stoke's Aster

This new series of Stoke's Aster will have North American wildflower enthusiasts TOTALLY STOKED™! Members of this series are moderately sized with dense habits. Good basal branching creates numerous flowers from early to late summer, completely covering the plant. Foliage is a rich dark green. These selections are from the North Carolina State University hybridizing program and are proven to thrive in the heat and humidity of southern summers.

2½-3" flowers are periwinkle blue.

Stokesia is a native North American wildflower. It has been grown for many years for its beautiful flowers and ease of culture. Because of its heat tolerance, it is widely grown in the south. Blooming from midsummer to early fall (if deadheaded), it is a tremendous accent to yellow, pink, or white mums and other late bloomers.

Height:

24.0-26.0 Inches

Spread:

32.0-36.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Average Soil Quality

Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer

Late Summer

Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container

Other Features:

Border Plant

Container

Cut Flower

Drought Tolerant

Easy To Grow

Mass Planting

Origin:

Native to North America